Accepting impermanence at a deeper level. It brings up questions of what is worthwhile.

I haven’t remembered my dreams recently. I am reminded of the children’s song “Row, row, row your boat gently down the stream. Merrily, merrily, merrily, merrily, LIFE is but a dream.”
Life for some is a nightmare. For others an adventure. For others, they’re asleep and unaware. For me, life (like sleep) isn’t just one constant, but a fluctuating experience, which I try to be aware in.

My daughter was molested between the ages of 5-10 years of age, in spite of the fact I was on high alert. She did not consciously remember until in college. I did not know until she was 20. She blamed me for not protecting her. I blamed me for missing the very few cues. She has told me she forgives me and I think the conscious part of her does. I frequently have to forgive myself.
It is good practice for forgiving others.

One of my favorite quotes is from Dorothy Sayers from her book “The Mind of the Maker”: “The artist does not see life as a problem to be solved but as a medium for creation.” We are, one and all, artists. I have to ask myself with each occurrence in the day “Here is what presents, what do I want to do with it?” Sometimes I like what I do, sometimes not. I am always learning from what I choose.
=Deb=

I am willing.

The rememberance that this person I do not know carries the image of God. With a loved one it is the sharing of, the participation of the compassion of God.

We had a terrific storm early this morning and I arose tired. My “next right action” is to sit here in my chair, listen to raucous crows training a juvenile and the other birds, while I fully feel the tiredness and appreciate how fortunate I am to be tired in such comfort.

Such a practical reflection!!

Which ever sense I am experiencing with awareness at any given moment. This is true with the bodily, physical senses but also the inner senses that Trevor wrote of.
It comes down to moment to moment awareness for me.

The opportunity of another day.

What is life?
What.
Is.
Life.
It is opportunity, invitation. “To be or not to be, that is the question.” Shakespeare wrote.
Life is holy mystery.
What a question! It’s precise definition eludes me. Maybe I am overthinking it.

I am grateful for today and all that entails.

What a wonderful tribute! How fortunate that a mother and daughters could share not only life but leave taking. I had seen the animation before and appreciate seeing it again. My sorrow is that my beloved daughter is estranged from me because I do not fit into her religious beliefs so we no longer joyfully share life together and when the time comes to face death we will not participate together.

I don’t take any part of my body for granted. Having lived with multiple health issues my entire life I am very grateful for what works well and appreciate it all! What does not function as well, I am grateful it is not worse!

You don’t walk alone, though it certainly feels like it. One more step, Sarah, then one more, then one……then…..
Blessings of perseverance be yours. Deb

Lucy Grealy was a young woman when she came to this realization, I was in my forty’s and am 60 now. I had hoped to be further along the path of wisdom, knowledge and all things of love. I am better at some of the basics but am having to fine tune constantly. I take great comfort in this quote.

I appreciate offbeat! Common sense makes alotta sense!!

Thank you for your kind reply, Tesa. I know our story is not over and who knows what the future will bring? It is difficult for me not to think “what a waste!” We could be enjoying so much together, I could get to know my grandchildren and they me.
Best of success as you continue to create your life thru all you are doing! Cheers!

Thank you, Palm!